학술논문
Early Byzantine finds from Čečan and Gornji Streoc (Kosovo)
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Starinar, Vol 2005, Iss 55, Pp 133-159 (2005)
Subject
Language
German
English
French
Serbian
English
French
Serbian
ISSN
0350-0241
2406-0739
2406-0739
Abstract
In this article, we presented the archaeological finds from Čečan and Gornji Streoc - hill-forts on Mount Čičevica in the immediate vicinity of Vučitrn (Kosovo). We studied the archaeological material from the Roman, Late Roman and, in particular from the Early Byzantine period. A large number of archaeological objects and especially iron tools found on the Čečan and Gornji Streoc fortresses indicate a well-developed level of production in the crafts and iron manufacturer. We emphasize the importance of these fortresses in Late Roman times and we highlight the fortification of the interior regions of Illyricum. This suggests that Dardania had a considerable population in the Late Roman period as is confirmed by the many fortresses constructed throughout the entire region, often on almost inaccessible terrain.